Black Water Falls
Navigating Life's Rapids: Black Water Falls' Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Now's the time. Unpack your case,
Encouragement to take action at the present moment.
And push your gold in the safest place.
Suggesting securing valuable possessions in a safe place.
So scared, you sweat and run for the hills,
Describing fear leading to a hasty retreat.
While I lay back and cherish my chance to grip my will.
Contrasting the speaker's relaxed attitude and appreciation of opportunity.
There is a train we take downtown
Introducing a train metaphorically burdened by life's challenges.
That buckles and bends from the weight of the ground.
Highlighting the strain and pressure experienced in life.
You'll slowly lose faith in gravity
Suggesting a gradual loss of belief in the natural order.
And give up the urge to sweat, and charm,and love, and breathe.
Giving up on basic human urges and activities.
I hear you dish it out, dish it out, dish it out.
Noting the reception of criticism or negativity from others.
I hear you dish it out, dish it out.
Repetition of receiving criticism or negativity.
While you want to remain my friend,
Expressing a desire for friendship despite differences.
No it's not -- it's not quite the same.
Acknowledging that the friendship is not unchanged.
Remember me when you dissolve in the rain,
Asking to be remembered during difficult times.
When the rivers run dry through the cold mountain range.
Imagery of environmental hardship symbolizing personal challenges.
When you turn to the name you invented
Referring to an invented identity as a defense mechanism.
To keep your identity safe from the smell of defeat,
Using an invented persona to avoid acknowledging failure.
When there is no way to carve your righteous paths of rage,
Facing difficulties in establishing a righteous path.
By holding the candle to those half you age.
Commenting on age and experience in guiding others.
Your jaw will be locked from hornets and bees,
Symbolizing difficulties and challenges with insect imagery.
And you'll understand I leave so suddenly with the breeze.
Explaining a sudden departure with the wind.
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